Can Anything Be Done to Help Nose Asymmetry After Upper Jaw Surgery?

March 12, 2010
Asked By:starr86 in n/a

I had upper jaw surgery last year (Feb 2009). It appears that the screw and plate on one side of my nose is causing a bulge/shadow/redness and messes up the contour, since my skin in very thin. I do not want to have it removed since the hardware is higher up than usual, requiring a hospital surgery. Plus, I will bruise and swell all over again, as bad as the original surgery. I am disheartened that this can't be done as an outpatient procedure as originally thought, due to the placement of the hardware. How can this be helped? thanks.

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April 7, 2010

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April 7, 2010

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March 18, 2010

Answer: It may not be the plate or screws

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March 18, 2010

Answer: It may not be the plate or screws

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 15, 2010

Answer: Removal of fixation plates usually doesn't require hospitalization.

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March 15, 2010

Answer: Removal of fixation plates usually doesn't require hospitalization.

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March 15, 2010

Answer: The asymmetry of your nose after jaw surgery is not easily seen on your photo.

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March 15, 2010

Answer: The asymmetry of your nose after jaw surgery is not easily seen on your photo.

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